Closing Date/10/20 Reference NumberTRU-2 Job TitleBranded Buyer Job TypePermanent Full-time Location - CountryUnited Kingdom Location - CityLondon Location - StoreHead Office Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and trend-savvy Footwear Buyer to join our team. The Buyer will be responsible for sourcing, selecting, and procuring footwear collections that align with OFFICE’s brand vision and target market. This role involves working with leading brands such as Birkenstock, Dr. Martens, Timberland and Ugg, requiring a keen eye for fashion trends, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to balance commercial objectives with customer preferences in a fast-paced retail environment.
What we are looking for
Job Requirements:
1. Commercial Acumen: Ability to identify commercially viable products that support and maintain OFFICE’s brand integrity.
2. Innovative Thinking: Ability to think creatively and generate new ideas to benefit the business.
3. Relationship Building: Communicate confidently and effectively to build strong internal and external relationships.
4. Negotiation Skills: Effectively negotiate with branded partners to secure mutually beneficial outcomes while upholding brand standards.
5. Problem-Solving: Quickly identify issues, focus on solutions, think laterally, and make timely, relevant decisions.
6. Initiative: Demonstrate proactive initiative in the role.
7. Ability to deputise for the Senior Buying Manager when needed for agreed periods.
8. Display enthusiasm and present yourself professionally at all times.
Competencies:
9. Continuous Learning: Actively seek to develop personal knowledge and skills.
10. Delegation and Time Management: Display strong delegation skills, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines effectively.
11. Cross-Department Collaboration: Ensure excellent communication and interaction with other departments within OFFICE, understanding their roles, particularly in collaboration with the merchandising team for budgeting and forecasting.
12. Display enthusiasm and present yourself professionally at all times.
What we are offering you
Role Specific Responsibilities:
13. Product Curation: Source and select footwear ranges from leading brands that reflect OFFICE’s brand identity and appeal to our target market.
14. Commercial Range Delivery: Deliver a balanced, commercial footwear range that upholds brand integrity and drives continuous profit growth.
15. Merchandising Collaboration: Work closely with the merchandising team to manage budgets, sales forecasting, and stock levels to optimize inventory and meet financial targets.
16. Performance Monitoring: Maximize commercial opportunities and minimize risks by regularly reviewing performance metrics and market trends, adapting strategies accordingly.
17. Brand Strategy Alignment: Work within OFFICE’s brand strategy and objectives, contributing innovative ideas to influence department strategy and benefit the business.
18. Supplier Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with branded partners to ensure mutually beneficial collaborations.
19. Trend Identification: Identify emerging footwear trends quickly to ensure we are first to market.
20. Innovation: Think imaginatively and generate new ideas to enhance the business and product offerings.
Management and Communication:
21. Develop team members by encouraging learning, maximizing their potential, and guiding them to achieve high performance through their competencies.
22. Communicate confidently and effectively
23. Plan and prioritize tasks, organize resources effectively, implement plans, and continuously measure and review progress.
Additional Role Specific Responsibilities
Accountability
24. Uphold OFFICE’s reputation by being a great ambassador for the brand.
25. Proactively bring ideas to management to drive ongoing improvements.
Development of self and others
26. Take ownership of personal development and engage in a coaching and feedback culture.
27. Achieve agreed company objectives and attend training sessions and team meetings as requested.